An exploratory investigation of extracurricular activity and academic achievement

The purpose of this exploratory study were to (a) examine student participation in extracurricular activity, (b) define whether involvement in extracurricular and organizations influence academic achievement, (c) identify if risk behavior is a result of decrease in participation in extracurricular, and organizations. A review of existing literature presented contributing factors affecting student involvement in extracurricular activity, organizations, and increase with academic achievement and decrease in risk behavior. Estimations were made regarding similar factors in extracurricular involvement, and academic achievement literatures. To investigate these estimations, data was configured via, the Rowan University Subject Pool. A correlation and non-parametric analyses revealed no relationship between student participation in extracurricular activities, organizations, academic achievement and risk behavior. A Correlational analyses revealed no correlational relationship in regard to: grade point average, participation in sports, participation in organized activities, and participation in risk behavior. Implications for participation in extracurricular activities, organizations, academic achievement, and decrease in risk behavior are discussed. In addition to factors, types of behavior, motivation, and supportive literature are discussed in more detail.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services, Administration, and Higher Education

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Gwathney, Jean Marie

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dihoff, Roberta

• Academic achievement; Student activities
• Child Psychology
• Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/347

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1346